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Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 09, 2007, 07:37:32 AM
It seems that I am too picky to do the straight up trade, and it looks like having cash to buy is better option, so I'm going to offer my bass for sale here.
 
MK Dlx 4str (built in Oct 2002)
Medium Scale  
5A quilted maple front and back (from same slab)
Deluxe purpleheart neck laminate  
Ebony Fingerboard w/ mother of pearl inlay
Continuous wood truss rod and back plates
Bookmatched headstock laminate  
Anniv Electronics  
Prep for Series II electronics (with 'dummy' dummy humcanceller)
Older 2R Truss rod cover (meaning neck pickup is closer to neck than current 'stock' position)
Satin neck  
Recessed strap lock  
and yes, tail piece in DEAD CENTER  
You can see the pictures here (I'll post more recent pictures either tonight or tomorrow.  But these pics are still good, since nothing has changed since then)
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/2140.html?1117209090 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8760)
 
Basically, I had it made to be clone of Mark King's medium scale quilted bass, minus the LED of course.  
Also, I wanted to do all the woodwork up front (as much as I could afford).  This bass is basically 'built' like Series bass, it even have the Series bass serial number (no MK or C b/w year and serial#).
 
Never been played outside, mint condition.  No scratch, no mark.
Brass hardware has the usual discoloration, it can be polished out.
Have all the papers, wrench, strap locks, and also extra brass covers for all the wood covers.  And of course, original Hard-shell from Alembic.
Hard-shell case has rip in one spot.
As an added bonus, largest piece of brass cover is autographed by Stanley Clarke himself.  
 
(you can see him holding that plate)
 
Now, last time I was trying to sell, it was a major let down to having to deal with international buyer, so please, US buyers only, and funds only in US dollar.
 
I live in Nashville TN.  I am willing to drive up to 5 hours to meet you or deliver it to you to save shipping cost and agony of taking chance with UPS/FedEx.
 
I will put up more 'current' pictures once I get home tonight, or tomorrow depends on what time I get home.
 
Selling for $4500.    
 
Email me @  sonoitakeo at  bfusa.com  
 
Thank you.    
 
 
Takeo Sonoi
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 09, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

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Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 09, 2007, 08:28:49 PM

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Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 09, 2007, 08:34:02 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/39644.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/39645.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/39646.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/39647.jpg)
   Sorry for some out-of-focus shot.  These pictures were taken with 6 year old Sony digital camera. (and the one behind the camera probably had everything to do with it  >
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: juggernaught on May 09, 2007, 08:35:32 PM
Sweet Jeebus!
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: eligilam on May 10, 2007, 06:57:34 AM
Righteous, TS.  I'd be all over it if it were walnut or cocobolo....good luck and keep in touch!
 
The Willinator
 
www.theglaive.com (http://www.theglaive.com)
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: wuuw on May 10, 2007, 08:06:57 AM
email sent
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 10, 2007, 11:03:13 AM
I forgot to mention:  this bass has hollow body like Series basses.  So this is not just any Signature bass with dummy humcanceller, it's the closest thing to the 'real' thing as far as construction.
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 10, 2007, 10:45:23 PM
Sold, pending finalizing transaction.  Thanks.
 
 
Takeo
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 10, 2007, 10:47:06 PM
Sold, pending transaction.
 
Thanks
 
Takeo
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: the_mule on May 11, 2007, 12:07:43 AM
Fantastic bass, some lucky new owner!
 
Wilfred
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: wuuw on May 17, 2007, 12:15:15 PM
Got it today !! Love the bass...I will post some more pictures after I done playing it :-)
Takeo really did the perfect job taking care of this bass...I love it
 
Wu
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: richbass939 on May 17, 2007, 03:19:59 PM
Wow!!  What a beautiful instrument.  Fantastic wood.  The bookmatch on the headstock really jumps out at you too.  Congrats.
Rich
Title: MK Sig Dlx Medium Scale 5A quilt top/back for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 17, 2007, 09:02:53 PM
I know this isn't ebay feedback area, but Wu was a very nice buyer.  Very nice and fast response.  Thanks and enjoy your new bass !!
 
And thanks for Alembic for allowing me to own one of their creation for a while.  
 
Takeo